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Supreme Court Questions Exclusion of Uninsured Vehicles from Crash Relief Scheme
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court has asked the government why its new crash relief scheme, providing financial aid for road accident victims, excludes uninsured vehicles. The scheme offers Rs 2 lakh for deaths and Rs 1 lakh for serious injuries.
Key points
- The scheme provides Rs 2 lakh for deaths and Rs 1 lakh for serious injuries.
- It is limited to accidents involving insured vehicles.
- The Supreme Court directed the government to publicize the scheme for public awareness.
- The scheme was shared with states and UTs on February 23, 2026.
- Compensation for uninsured vehicles will be handled by a Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT).
- Section 164 of the Central Motor Vehicle Act mandates compensation for death and serious injury.
Key insights
- The exclusion of uninsured vehicles may leave many victims without immediate financial support.
- Public awareness of the scheme is crucial for its effectiveness.
- The scheme's reliance on insured vehicles could lead to disparities in compensation.
Why it matters
This scheme could significantly impact families of road crash victims by providing immediate financial relief.
Source
Times of India
